Waikiki Parc Hotel Earns 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Honored as a Top Performing Hotel as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site

WAIKIKI, Hawaii--()--Waikiki Parc Hotel, offering a chic urban living alternative and ultra-refined service, today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor, and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.

 “Waikiki Parc Hotel is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Julie Arigo, General Manager at Waikiki Parc Hotel. “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive reviews on TripAdvisor.”

 “TripAdvisor is delighted to celebrate the success of businesses around the globe, from Sydney to Chicago, Sao Paulo to Rome, which are consistently offering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience,” said Alison Copus, Vice President of Marketing for TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate of Excellence award provides top performing establishments around the world the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most – their customers.”

About Waikiki Parc Hotel

Waikiki Parc Hotel the pioneer of “Waikiki Chic” and nexus of the Waikiki revitalization brings together a sophisticated and contemporary hotel sensibility with innovative and ultra-refined services. The stylish Parc offers breathtaking views of Honolulu and a legendary ocean horizon. Waikiki Parc Hotel is managed by the Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani, a division of the Honolulu-based Halekulani Corporation, which also manages the world-renowned Halekulani.  For reservations and information, please contact your travel professional or the hotel at 808-921-7272 or visit  www.waikikiparc.com.

 About Halekulani Corporation

Halekulani Corporation owns and operates globally-acclaimed luxury resort Halekulani and Waikiki Parc Hotel in Hawaii. Halekulani represents a luxury hospitality legacy of unique and iconic proportions. Since its inception in 1984, Halekulani has received more than 500 accolades, awards and honoraria, and is consistently ranked among the world’s finest hotels. Waikiki Parc Hotel, conveniently situated in close proximity to Halekulani, was developed by Halekulani Corporation in 1987 following the successful reopening of Halekulani. The hotel offers affordable luxury in a chic and contemporary setting, and provides new guest experiences and gracious service, both hospitality hallmarks of the Halekulani brand. For further information, please visit www.halekulanicorporation.com.

About TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 200 million unique monthly visitors, and over 100 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors.

Contacts

EVINS, Ltd.
Samantha Stier, 212-688-8200
samantha.stier@evins.com
or
TripAdvisor PR Team
mediarelations@tripadvisor.com

Release Summary

Waikiki Parc Hotel, the pioneer of "Waikiki Chic," receives 2013 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.

Contacts

EVINS, Ltd.
Samantha Stier, 212-688-8200
samantha.stier@evins.com
or
TripAdvisor PR Team
mediarelations@tripadvisor.com